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crosleyboy

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Keys
« on: August 16, 2010, 12:10:56 PM »
Hi FOlks. I drive Crosleys, but have a one-off Crosley with a K-F dash. It has a VERY worn key (an old Yale key) that needs to be duplicated ASAP! Does anyone here know a source for this key? I have tried everywhere around here, and no one has the blank. Thanks.

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Re: Keys
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2010, 02:52:27 PM »
Try jessersclassickeys.com. They have keys for just about every make.

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« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2010, 08:11:14 PM »
Just a comment that this really surprises me. I've taken my KF keys to my local hardware store many times and they always have  blank that works. The most recent one I got was at Ace about two years ago.
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Re: Keys
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2010, 08:32:52 PM »
I recently had Jessers make me a new door key.  They will certainly be able to do it.

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« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2010, 09:03:50 AM »
Any competent key shop can make you a key that will work. If they cannot then remove the modifier competent.
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Re: Keys
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2010, 05:26:33 AM »
Just a comment that this really surprises me. I've taken my KF keys to my local hardware store many times and they always have  blank that works. The most recent one I got was at Ace about two years ago.

I have had them make keys too - I out of town for business this week - I get a number for you this weekend - As I remember the key is actually a household type key - not automotive - but is a perfect fit!

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« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2010, 08:14:44 AM »
Try this Key

Like I said on my earlier post I bought them at my local hardware store

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Re: Keys
« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2010, 05:39:37 PM »
Speaking of keys, which key fits the door locks and the glove box? Ignition or trunk? I have a 54 Manhattan. I think I need to re-key all of these locks.

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Re: Keys
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2010, 07:13:01 PM »
On my 54, the ignition key will unlock the doors and the trunk key will fit the glove box.

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« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2010, 08:08:09 PM »
Thank you for the info.